In Scotland political lines are being re drawn in anticipation of SNP moves towards a referendum on devolution. A Morning Star conference was recently held to discuss this, clarify positions and unite the labour movement in response. Here John Foster reports.

Opening this weekend’s Morning Star Scottish conference on new powers for the Scottish Parliament,STUC general secretary Grahame Smith stressed the importance of winning a progressive vision for Scotland. Read full report of this well supported and representative conference.

Communists and supporters throughout Scotland can now read the newly published Congress discussion statement. The statement locates the Scottish Parliament as a potential force in the resistance to the ConDem government. Read the statement. Contact the CP in Scotland.